Description
This Creamy Chicken Pot Pie is a comforting dish filled with tender chicken, vegetables, and rich flavors, perfect for warming the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients by dicing the vegetables, slicing the mushrooms, mincing the garlic, and shredding the cooked chicken.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onions and carrots and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the mushrooms and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir continuously for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.
- Pour in the milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly.
- Add salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, and paprika.
- Simmer the sauce gently for 4 to 6 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Cook the gnocchi separately according to package instructions until they float.
- Drain the gnocchi and set aside.
- Add shredded chicken and peas to the creamy sauce.
- Fold in the cooked gnocchi carefully.
- Reduce heat and stir in mozzarella and parmesan cheese until melted.
- Simmer gently for 2 to 3 more minutes.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for serving.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables based on your preference.
- For a healthier version, consider using whole grain gnocchi.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg